The Ultimate Wake-Up Call

Everything was ready.

With just five minutes left before the signing ceremony kicked off, all the reporters were already in position. After the Reed Group's PR team had stirred up plenty of buzz beforehand, everyone's attention was glued to the only two empty seats in the VIP section.

Time ticked by, but still, no one showed up.

"Yegorov, is the CEO still not here?" Matthias asked, forcing a smile